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- Politics and Economics BSc (Econ) (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science in Economics (with Honours) - BSc Econ H
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Location
Main Site - Cardiff
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
25-SEP-23
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Politics is a fascinating subject that has a significant impact on our everyday lives. The field of politics allows students to explore how parliaments and governments function and evaluate political ideas such as power, freedom, democracy, conflict, legitimacy or accountability.This programme aims to enable you to develop a thorough understanding of economic analysis and to encourage you to value this analysis in understanding economic problems and a wide range of social and political issues.Studying Economics at Cardiff will provide you with rigorous training that will be a useful grounding for your future career.Is austerity economics the way to more sustained economic growth in the future? Should Europe retain the single currency? How can the NHS be reformed to increase efficiency and equity? These are just some of the many issues and debates which may lead students to study Economics with Politics.An Economics degree at Cardiff University provides students with a thorough understanding of economic analysis and aims to stimulate students to value this analysis in understanding economic problems and a wider range of social and political issues.Distinctive features•The opportunity to specialise in economic analysis through all three years of study and therefore to build up considerable knowledge and skills in the discipline;•The intellectual challenge derived from exposure to recent developments in economic theory;•The development of substantial quantitative and empirical research skills;•The possibility of moving into careers in the government economic service and major economic consultancies;•Unrivalled academic links with the National Assembly for Wales via the Welsh Governance Centre and long established relationships with national and international organisations such as the Westminster parliament, European Union and NATO.
Application deadline
25 January
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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University information

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Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales
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